POPE BENEDICT THE XVI ON SAINT BENEDICT (July 11), Patron of Europe. 9 min read July July saints and feasts St. Benedict, Patron of Europe POPE BENEDICT THE XVI ON SAINT BENEDICT (July 11), Patron of Europe. catholicsstrivingforholiness 6 years ago 11 July Saint Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe [This is] the feast of Saint Benedict, Patron of Europe, a saint and abbot particularly dear...Read More